How do I fix 0x800705b4?

0x800705b4 is a Windows error code that indicates a problem with the Windows Update service. This error can occur for a number of reasons, including problems with the Windows Update service itself, or with the files or settings on your computer that are required for the update process.

In most cases, the 0x800705b4 error can be resolved by simply restarting the Windows Update service. If that does not work, you may need to delete the Windows Update cache files, or reset the Windows Update settings on your computer.

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• 0x800705b4

• Restart your computer and try again
• Check for updates and install any available updates
• Run the Windows 10 troubleshooter for Windows Update
• Reset the Windows Update Components

1. Restart your computer and try again

1. Close all open programs.
2. Hold down the "shift" key and click on the "start" button.
3. Type in "reboot" and press the "enter" key.
4. After your computer has restarted, attempt to access your computer again.
5. If the problem persists, please contact your computer manufacturer for further assistance.

2. Check for updates and install any available updates

1. Open “Windows Update” by clicking on the Start button, typing “windows update”, and pressing Enter.
2. Click on the “Check for updates” button.
3. If there are any available updates, you will be prompted to install them.
4. Once the updates are installed, restart your computer.

3. Run the Windows 10 troubleshooter for Windows Update

1. Open the Start menu and type "troubleshoot"
2. Click on the "Troubleshoot" icon that appears in the search results
3. On the "Troubleshoot" screen, click on the "Windows Update" icon
4. On the "Windows Update" screen, click on the " Troubleshoot" button
5. On the "Troubleshoot" screen, under the "Windows Update" heading, click on the "Check for updates" button
6. On the "Check for updates" screen, click on the "Download and install updates" button
7. On the "Download and install updates" screen, click on the "Install updates" button
8. On the "Install updates" screen, click on the "Choose how updates are installed" button
9. On the "Choose how updates are installed" screen, click on the "Update options" button
10. On the "Update options" screen, under the "Windows Update" heading, click on the "Advanced options" button
11. On the "Advanced options" screen, under the "Windows Update" heading, click on the "Check for updates using the following method" button
12. On the "Check for updates using the following method" screen, click on the "Windows Update" radio button
13. On the "Windows Update" radio button screen, click on the "Install updates" button
14. On the "Install updates" screen, click on the "Confirm installation" button
15. On the "Confirm installation" screen, click on the "Install updates" button
16. On the "Install updates" screen, click on the "OK" button
17. On the "OK" screen, close the "Windows Update" screen

4. Reset the Windows Update Components

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click on “Windows Update”.
3. Click on “Reset Windows Update Components”.
4. Click on “Next”.
5. Click on “Yes”.
6. Click on “Finish”.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

1. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder.
2. Use the Microsoft Update Catalog.
3. Run System File Checker.
4. Run DISM.